Speaking to Edge, Miyamoto also revealed more details about the game, stating it's a cross between Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario 64. The raccoon tail in the game's logo is no coincidence either, as Miyamoto confirmed it's exactly what you think it is:

You probably know what’s going to happen using that character.

Super Mario 3DS will be playable at E3 in June. Our reporter Corbie Dillard will be sending through regular updates from the show floor and we'll be covering all the news live right here at Nintendo Life.

@8Well for one thing, you don't need to "lift air", you will fly straight up without having to do that motion. Second you can use it to attack. Mostly though it's the fans who keep asking for it, for nostalgia sakes. Miyamoto would have probably done something new.

This is INSANE. Before the 3DS has even been alive for a year it'll have a Super Mario title, a Zelda title, Star Fox, Kid Icarus, Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, Paper Mario, Nintendogs... I'm running out of Nintendo franchises here. And Pikmin is due out this year too, isn't it?

Looks like they're really pushing to get this stuff done so they can focus on Project Cafe, or whatever the heck it is. I just hope the 3DS games don't get the rushed treatment.

At least the 3DS won't have a lack of software between the insane first- and third-party support.

@ ville10Galaxy 1 did have a lot of exploration and a lot of hidden stars in each location.. It was Galaxy 2 that went back to smaller levels with each stars, and that's why I thought that game was such a disappointment.

If we're going back to more of a Galaxy and 64 style, I'm definitely excited.

@21True, but galaxy had taken a step in that direction. Galaxy 2 just went further. Personally, I loved that, but I have understood that a lot of people don't. I guess this piece of news means the two styles will be mixed, which would be the best for everyone.

No, IMHO, best headline ever would've been: "New Super Mario Bros. 3DS combines New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario World, Out This Year". But, this is ok. It's been so much longer since we got a side-scroller Mario than a 3D Mario. But, they make what they want to make and it'll still be a day one buy.

well, between SM64 and SMG there was Super Mario Sunshine. So this game will probably suck with awkward controls. The only "original" aspect of it then is we get an old power up used in a 3D setting. Big deal.

Everything sounds great but the Galaxy part. Could of done without that. If only it was More Sunshine like, then we would be talking! Atleast it'll have 64 in it. It will also be nice to see the Brown Leaf in 3D at long last!

Mr. Dillard, you have been tasked with updating and informing the Nintendo Fanboy/Fangirl Republic this coming June to uphold the stability of our eagerly imploding minds. Are you prepared to accept the responsibility this great task brings forth?

Seriously, so many games, so much info, so little time, SO LITTLE MONEY!

This game should be loads of fun, as pretty much anything Nintendo makes is awesome! I really do hope it comes this year but I've definitely learned that games miss their release dates, especially with Nintendo's track record (I love Nintendo but they love delays sometimes).

I'm just floored and extremely excited that small Mario is back...It's never been done in a 3D mario title EVER, and it was clearly one of the biggest missing links which kept these 3D mario titles from feeling like a true 3D mario experience. And of course the Racoon tail is back!

Anyways, Nintendo is certainly whipping out the guns for the first year of the 3DS, unlike how the DS was handled. Zelda, StarFox, Kid Icarus, New Supe Mario Bros...Along with the upcoming Mario Kart, Paper Mario and Animal Crossing ect. For now we've got Nintendog's and PilotWings....Which are hardly legendary experiences, but nice all the same. lol

@Tj92 for me, Super Mario Galaxy one was very nice... But the second one... Well...The second one for me was very easy...There is 2 levels of the bird (can't remember the name)2 ridding leves1 level with boo mushroomand some others...

If I could be in E3 on this year...At least, I will watch it... (as Live)...

I'm one of the biggest Mario fans in existence, and a spiritual successor to Mario 3 that is in the realm of SM64 and is even in 3D? I've been waiting at least 20 years for a Mario game like this (64 had bad controls compared to Banjo-Kazooie but it was a good game) and I know this will even exceed all of my expectations! I'm sure the level design will be good like Super Princess Peach rather than decent like NSMB DS. This game will be bigger and more important than OoT 3D!

Super Mario Galaxy formula is been stale since it had a sequel, It would be nice if they could bring back the punching and kicking mechanics instead of the spinning. I mean If there going to decide to milk more on Galaxy. Would be nice they brought back SM64 formula like jumping threw paintings to other worlds or cell shaded graphics for a 3D Mario tittle that would be interesting.

how are "completely original" and "combines Galaxy and Mario 64" even allowed to exist in the same article? Doesn't sound bad or anything...but if it were controlled in 4d with your feet and starred a French Guy named Croissant who worked at a nail salon and shot gummybears from a magic wand, I could see the originality claim holding merit.

I have this great idea! Totally original Castlevania game--it's gonna have a whip and play like a combination of Castlevania 3 and Rondo of Blood. Totally original.